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This collection includes births, marriages, deaths, and indexes created by civil registration offices in the department of Puno, Peru for the years 1890-2005. Some of these records have been indexed and are available for search.

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'''To search the collection using the browse, you will need to follow this series of links:'''<br> ⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br> ⇒Select the "Provincia" category<br>⇒Select the "Distrito o municipalidad" category<br>⇒Select the "Tipo de registro y años" category which takes you to the images.<br>

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Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.

*Name, gender, and age of the deceased (keep in mind that death records for women may be under their married name)

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*Cause of death

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*Date, place, and time of death

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*Civil status, and occupation of deceased

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*Nationality, origin, and residence of deceased

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*Parents' names of deceased if a minor

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*Presenter's name, age , and occupation

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*Presenter's origin, nationality, and residence

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*Names of witnesses

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== How to Use the Record ==

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Some record sets have indexes; these indexes were created at the end of the year. Copy errors could have been made in the index, so you want to find the actual record to verify the information is correct. Using the index is a helpful way to find the actual record.

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'''To search by index:'''<br> Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.

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'''To search by image:'''<br> To search the collection using the browse, you will need to follow this series of links:<br> ⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br> ⇒Select the "Province" category <br> ⇒Select the "District or Municipality" category <br> ⇒Select the "Record Type and Years" category which takes you to the images.<br>

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Look at the image and compare the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.

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'''When searching:''' As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence, age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.

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=== For Help Reading These Records ===

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These records are in Spanish. For help reading the records see the following guides:

When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.

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For death records, the information in records is usually reliable, but depends upon the knowledge of the informant.

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Regarding marriage and death records, name changes, shortened names, or nicknames may have been used by your ancestors, so pay attention to other relationships (parents, spouse, siblings, children, etc.) that can confirm whether you have the right person/record.

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Continue to search the marriage records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives of the bride and groom who may have married in the same county or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family or even the second marriage of a parent. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify.

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Continue to search the indexes and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have lived in the same area or a nearby area.

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=== Unable to Find your Ancestor? ===

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A boundary change could have occurred and the record of your ancestor is now in a neighboring region. These regions neighbor Puno:

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*Madre de Dios to the north,

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*Cusco and Arequipa on the west,

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*Moquegua on the southwest, and

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*Tacna to the south.

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Church records are also a good substitute when birth, marriage, and death records can’t be found or are unavailable.

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*[[Peru Baptisms (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]

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*[[Peru Catholic Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]

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*[[Peru Deaths (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]

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*[[Peru Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]

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*[[Peru Church Records]]

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Peru, Puno, Registro Civil

Record Description

This collection includes births, marriages, deaths, and indexes created by civil registration offices in the department of Puno, Peru for the years 1890-2005. Some of these records have been indexed and are available for search.

The records are in Spanish; see the section "For Help Reading these Records" for access to translation helps.

Additional images and indexed records will be published as they become available.

This image needs a translation.You can help by adding an English translation of the image. (Instructions)

Marriage Record

Marriage records may include the following:

Date and place of registration

Names of the bride and groom

Date and place of marriage

Groom's age, civil status, nationality, race and occupation

Names of groom's parents, origin, and residence

Bride's age, civil status, nationality, race, and occupation

Names of bride's parents, origin, and residence

Bride and groom's religious affiliation

Names, residence, and ages of witnesses

Death Record

Death records may include:

Time, date, and place of registration

Name, gender, and age of the deceased (keep in mind that death records for women may be under their married name)

Cause of death

Date, place, and time of death

Civil status, and occupation of deceased

Nationality, origin, and residence of deceased

Parents' names of deceased if a minor

Presenter's name, age , and occupation

Presenter's origin, nationality, and residence

Names of witnesses

How to Use the Record

Some record sets have indexes; these indexes were created at the end of the year. Copy errors could have been made in the index, so you want to find the actual record to verify the information is correct. Using the index is a helpful way to find the actual record.

See the sections below for tips and uses for searching and finding the record of your ancestor in this collection and using the information in the record.

If you are unable to find a record for your ancestor in this collection, see the corresponding section below.

Search the Collection

To search by index: Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.

To search by image: To search the collection using the browse, you will need to follow this series of links: ⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page ⇒Select the "Province" category ⇒Select the "District or Municipality" category ⇒Select the "Record Type and Years" category which takes you to the images.

Look at the image and compare the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.

When searching: As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence, age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.

For Help Reading These Records

These records are in Spanish. For help reading the records see the following guides:

Tips to Keep in Mind

When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.

For death records, the information in records is usually reliable, but depends upon the knowledge of the informant.

Regarding marriage and death records, name changes, shortened names, or nicknames may have been used by your ancestors, so pay attention to other relationships (parents, spouse, siblings, children, etc.) that can confirm whether you have the right person/record.

Continue to search the marriage records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives of the bride and groom who may have married in the same county or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family or even the second marriage of a parent. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify.

Continue to search the indexes and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have lived in the same area or a nearby area.

Unable to Find your Ancestor?

A boundary change could have occurred and the record of your ancestor is now in a neighboring region. These regions neighbor Puno:

Madre de Dios to the north,

Cusco and Arequipa on the west,

Moquegua on the southwest, and

Tacna to the south.

Church records are also a good substitute when birth, marriage, and death records can’t be found or are unavailable.

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The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher and archive for the original records.